UofL scientists gain $11.6 million to study effects of chemical exposures on heart

Heart disease, the leading global cause of death, is being studied by University of Louisville researchers to understand how various environments impact cardiovascular health. They received $11.6 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health to investigate factors like environmental exposures, tobacco products, and remodeling after heart attacks. Studies focus on benzene's impact on blood vessels, cardiac fibrosis, prenatal chemical exposure's effect on sleep and heart health, and the toxicity of new e-cigarette compounds. Additionally, they are collaborating on a Climate and Health Summit to explore climate change's effects on human health.